Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned the development of a 34-kilometer segment from Sikandarpur to Ballia into a four-lane highway, a decision anticipated to significantly improve regional connectivity.
As per the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this highway will not only alleviate traffic congestion but also reduce travel time for commuters. Presently, it takes nearly two hours to journey between Sikandarpur and Ballia due to heavy traffic; however, the new road design aims to decrease this duration by at least thirty minutes.
The project is also expected to stimulate economic activities in the area. NHAI intends to build bypasses at three key locations—Khejuri, Khadsara, and Sukhpura—to help minimize accidents and congestion. Ballia MP Ramashankar Rajbhar emphasized that the rise in vehicles has led to frequent road accidents, noting that this project will offer much-needed relief to travelers.
Construction is anticipated to commence later this year and is expected to yield significant enhancements to the local infrastructure.
